Archaeological Site Cahercommaun Ring Fort
Cahercommaun Ring Fort
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About this place
Cahercommaun (Irish: Cathair Chomáin), sometimes Cahercommane is a triple stone ringfort on the south-east edge of the Burren area, in Kilnaboy, near the rural village of Carran, in County Clare, Ireland. It was built in the 9th century.
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- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Cahercommaun Ring Fort is located in County Clare, roughly 36 km (30 min drive) from Galway and 244 km (3h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1143 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Burren National Park (0.4 km away).
Galway36 km
~30 min driveLimerick63 km
~55 min driveDublin244 km
~3h 35m drive
Nearest car park
1143 m from landmark
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